🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. In this episode, the Junkies get personal. Dane just bought his first home, a 1960s riverfront property that isn’t about maximizing returns or cranking out cash flow. It’s not a flip, it’s not a rental, and it’s not about the money. It’s just… home. This marks a major shift for the guys, who usually chase ROI over lifestyle. And the best part? Trevor’s moving in too. From funding the deal to planning the reno, they share what it’s like buying a place just to live in, a rare move for full-time investors. Some might call it a milestone. Others might call it regression. Either way, it's a fresh take on investing, priorities, and building something that matters.   Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level!Invest with Stack: stackassetgroup.com/contact

🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who have closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. The Junkies sit down with one of their favorite guests yet, Rob Beardsley, Founder and CEO of Lone Star Capital, a vertically integrated multifamily investment firm with more than 5,000 apartment homes under management. Rob shares how he co-founded Lone Star at just 21 years old while studying at Carnegie Mellon University and has since led the acquisition, financing, and management of more than $800 million in apartment investments. Today, his firm has grown to a 200-person organization, managing everything from property management and construction to asset management and investor relations. In this episode, Rob and the Junkies discuss: How he built Lone Star Capital from the ground up The fundamentals of disciplined underwriting and deal structure Lessons from managing over 400 investor partnerships What drives long-term success in multifamily investing Rob also shares insight into his bestselling books, his approach to leadership, and what it takes to build a world-class real estate platform. To start your own journey in passive real estate investing, connect with Stack Asset Group: stackassetgroup.com/contact

🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. In this episode, the Junkies get real about what it actually takes to build a solid team — and when to make the tough call to let someone go. They break down: How to know when it's time to hire What to look for (and avoid) in a new team member The hardest firings they've had to make and what they learned A few quick-fire takes on the economic climate and how it's shaping business decisions This one’s all about growing as a leader, staying sharp, and making calls that move your business forward. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To discuss investment opportunities with Stack, visit:stackassetgroup.com/contact

🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who have closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. In this episode, the Junkies bring back their youngest regular guest and favorite listener – Jaryn Montgomery of Montgomery Asset Group. While economics might not be his idea of fun, Jaryn shows up ready to talk market conditions, macro trends, inflation, interest rates, and how it all affects real estate investors like him. At just 23, Jaryn has already built a strong portfolio and continues to grow as an investor and developer, but he is also learning the importance of keeping an eye on the bigger picture. Tune in for a laid-back but insightful conversation about how market cycles shape strategy, the difference between noise and signal in economic data, and how younger investors can prepare for whatever comes next. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To buy your first deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team, visit:vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page To discuss deals and investment opportunities, visit:stackassetgroup.com/contact Join us for the monthly Salem Real Estate Meetup:facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ See upcoming events at Investor Lab:investorlab.com/events/ Need property management? Check out:smipropertyowners.com

🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. The Junkies are joined by one of their favorite people — 23-year-old investor and developer Jaryn Montgomery of Montgomery Asset Group. Jaryn may be young, but he’s already built a serious real estate portfolio and is quickly making a name for himself as a construction-savvy investor who knows how to get deals done. In this episode, the crew dives into Jaryn’s early success, what he’s learned from doing the hard work himself, and why he’s so driven to keep leveling up. They also talk about Jaryn’s unique relationship with the Junkies, how he’s grown alongside the group, and why he’s basically the unofficial fifth host of the show — our #1 fan and one of the sharpest young investors around. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To discuss investment opportunities with Stack, visit: stackassetgroup.com/contact Join us for the monthly Salem Real Estate Meetup: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ See upcoming events at Investor Lab: investorlab.com/events/ Need property management? Check out: smipropertyowners.com

🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. We’re back with investor and developer Kelsie LPJ, who returns to unpack the full story behind MAC (Monmouth Avenue Cottages), her 15-unit cottage cluster development in Oregon. Originally planned as a duplex and fourplex, this project evolved into a thoughtfully designed micro-community. In this episode, Kelsie breaks down the key elements of raising MAC: How the original vision expanded into a full-scale development The zoning, design, and permitting challenges she navigated Her capital stack strategy and what it took to secure funding Lessons learned from leading every part of the project as a woman developer in a male-dominated industry This is the real, unfiltered play-by-play of what it takes to build something from the ground up, and the mindset you need to carry it through. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To discuss investment opportunities with Stack, visit: stackassetgroup.com/contact Join us for the monthly Salem Real Estate Meetup: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ See upcoming events at Investor Lab: investorlab.com/events/ Need property management? Check out: smipropertyowners.com

🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. In this episode, the Junkies sit down with Kelsie LPJ—a savvy real estate investor, developer, and entrepreneur who’s leading the charge on her first cottage cluster development project. Kelsie opens up about the risks she’s taken, the deals she’s closed, and how she carved out space in an industry where women are often underestimated. As a wife, mother, and investor, her story is proof that you don’t have to compromise ambition to build something lasting. 🎧 Tune in now and learn what it really takes to build while balancing it all. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team: https://vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page To Discuss Deals and Investment Opportunities: https://www.stackassetgroup.com/contact SRE Meetup: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meetup: https://investorlab.com/events/

🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. Jordan Brown is back in the studio for part two—and this time it’s all deals. In this follow-up episode, Jordan sits down with the Junkies to break down how he’s structuring recent acquisitions, how he evaluates opportunities in self-storage and beyond, and what it’s been like building partnerships with the Deal Junkies team. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to go from solo investor to operating multiple partnerships and syndicated assets, this one’s for you. Packed with tactical insights and real examples, this conversation showcases the next chapter of Jordan’s journey as an active investor—and how he's stacking wins alongside some of the most experienced operators in the game. 🎧 Tune in and take notes. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team: https://vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page To Discuss Deals and Investment Opportunities: https://www.stackassetgroup.com/contact SRE Meetup: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meetup: https://investorlab.com/events/ SMI Property Management: https://smipropertyowners.com/

🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. In this episode, the Junkies sit down with Jordan Brown—entrepreneur, self-storage operator, and real estate investor—to break down his journey from humble beginnings to building a self-storage portfolio and partnering with the Deal Junkies themselves. Jordan shares how he got started in real estate, the types of assets he’s focused on today, and what it looks like to grow as an operator while building meaningful partnerships along the way. We get into: How he identified opportunity in self-storage Lessons from the early grind Why surrounding yourself with deal-makers changes everything What it takes to stay sharp and keep growing This one is all about evolution—from starting solo to stacking deals with the right people around you. Whether you're a new investor or a seasoned operator, you’ll take away something from Jordan’s story. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team: https://vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page To Discuss Deals and Investment Opportunities: https://www.stackassetgroup.com/contact SRE Meetup: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meetup: https://investorlab.com/events/ SMI Property Management: https://smipropertyowners.com/

🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this show is packed with real strategies, real deals, and real stories to help you scale your portfolio and build wealth. For the first time ever, the Deal Junkies hit the stage live at the SRE Meetup in Salem—and this one does not disappoint. In this episode, Gabe Johansen, Mike Nuss, Trevor Howard, and Dane McKinney answer tough audience questions, break down real deals on the spot, and bring their trademark mix of insight, strategy, and off-the-cuff hilarity. You’ll hear: Live deal analysis from real investors Creative solutions to complex problems Candid Q&A with the crowd Lessons from $500M+ in combined experience Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, this is what Deal Junkies is all about—raw, unfiltered deal talk with the people actually doing it. 🎧 Hit play and experience the energy of Deal Junkies LIVE. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! 📈 Looking to partner on a deal or become an accredited investor?👉 https://www.stackassetgroup.com/contact 📍Join us at the next SRE Meetup👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ 🎤 Investor Lab Events👉 https://investorlab.com/events/ 🏘 SMI Property Management👉 https://smipropertyowners.com/ 📚 Get Help Buying Your First Deal👉 https://vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page

🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors and entrepreneurs. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. In this episode, the Junkies dive into what it really takes to grow your business with intention — and it starts with knowing your numbers. We’re talking real success metrics: What should you be tracking weekly, monthly, and quarterly? How do you know if you're actually moving the needle? What numbers are just noise, and which ones truly drive results? From KPIs and scorecards to team accountability and systems that support scale, this is the playbook behind the growth. And yes — we leave three whole minutes at the end to talk about deals. You’re welcome, Mike. Subscribe for more episodes and take your mindset, business, and investing to the next level. 🔗 Want to invest with the Deal Junkies or become an accredited investor partner?→ stackassetgroup.com/contact 🚀 Looking to join the team?We’re hiring across multiple roles. Click here and find your way to the right job:→ www.stackassetgroup.com 📍 Come network with us in person:→ SRE Meet Up: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/→ Investor Lab Meet Up: investorlab.com/events/ 🏠 Need Property Management?→ smipropertyowners.com 📚 Beginner looking for your first deal?→ vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page

🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors and entrepreneurs. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. It’s been a minute since it was just the main four in the studio — no guests, no agendas, just the OG Junkies doing what they love most: talking deals, sharing laughs, and diving into the topics that keep us obsessed with the game. In this episode, Mike brings up (of course) economics, we run through some of our current favorite deals, and we reflect on what makes this whole thing so addicting — building, negotiating, creating, and doing it all with your best friends. If you’ve been rocking with us from the beginning, this one feels like home. Subscribe for more episodes and take your mindset, business, and investing to the next level. 🔗 Want to invest with the Deal Junkies or become an accredited investor partner?→ stackassetgroup.com/contact 🚀 Looking to join the team?We’re hiring across multiple roles. Click here and find your way to the right job:→ www.stackassetgroup.com 📍 Come network with us in person:→ SRE Meet Up: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/→ Investor Lab Meet Up: investorlab.com/events/ 🏠 Need Property Management?→ smipropertyowners.com 📚 Beginner looking for your first deal?→ vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page

🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors and entrepreneurs. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. The Oasis Freight Transport phenoms are back — Vince Gonzalez and Polo Garza Jr. join the Junkies for another round, and this time we’re diving into their growing footprint in real estate — from wholesaling and commercial brokering to how their blue-collar grit translated into big-time deals. But this episode isn’t just about working hard… it’s about working smart. The episode turns into an impromptu intervention for our very own Marc Gallegos, who (let’s be honest) never stops working. Vince and Polo talk about how they've been able to scale, offload, and delegate so they can actually enjoy the success they’ve built — without burning out. It’s equal parts deal talk, life lessons, and big laughs — and it just might convince you to take a vacation. Subscribe for more episodes and take your mindset, business, and investing to the next level. 🔗 Want to invest with the Deal Junkies or become an accredited investor partner?→ stackassetgroup.com/contact 🚀 Looking to join the team?We’re hiring across multiple roles. Click here and find your way to the right job:→ www.stackassetgroup.com 📍 Come network with us in person:→ SRE Meet Up: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/→ Investor Lab Meet Up: investorlab.com/events/ 🚚 Learn more about Oasis Freight Transport:→ oftrans.com/about 🏠 Need Property Management?→ smipropertyowners.com 📚 Beginner looking for your first deal?→ vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page

🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors and entrepreneurs. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. In this unforgettable episode, the Junkies sit down with Polo Garza Sr., Polo Garza Jr., and their cousin Vince Gonzales, founders of Oasis Freight Transport — a family-run brokerage and carrier that has become one of the most trusted names in freight across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. They flew in on their private jet to be here. The Garzas share their full story — from Monterrey, Mexico, to Washington in the 1950s, to building a company that now spans 48 states, Alaska, and Canada. Polo Sr. bought his first truck in 1990, and over 25 years they cultivated relationships with manufacturers, distributors, carriers, and farmers. Today, their network is their power. This episode brings the emotion: the blessings, the hardships, the family unity, and the legacy they’re building in business and life. Subscribe for more episodes and take your mindset, business, and investing to the next level. 🔗 Want to invest with the Deal Junkies or become an accredited investor partner?→ stackassetgroup.com/contact 🚀 Looking to join the team?We’re hiring across multiple roles. Click here and find your way to the right job:→ www.stackassetgroup.com 📍 Come network with us in person:→ SRE Meet Up: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/→ Investor Lab Meet Up: investorlab.com/events/ 🚚 Check out their company:→ oftrans.com/about 🏠 Need Property Management?→ smipropertyowners.com 📚 Beginner looking for your first deal?→ vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page

🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. In this episode, the Junkies sit down once again with Justin Freishtat — but this time, the conversation goes beyond business. Justin opens up about his involvement with SafeSpace Global, a company developing multi-modal AI technology designed to prevent school shootings and violent incidents. It's a mission-driven project he's deeply passionate about — and one that couldn’t be more relevant in today’s climate. The episode also dives into the risky deals, big swings, and hard lessons that have shaped Justin as an operator and investor. From capital structuring to navigating high-pressure decisions, this is a candid look at what it takes to keep pushing forward while staying grounded in purpose. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level. 🔗 Want to invest with the Deal Junkies or become an accredited investor partner?→ stackassetgroup.com/contact Looking to join the team?We’re hiring across multiple roles. Click here and find your way to the right job:→ www.stackassetgroup.com 📍 Come network with us in person:→ SRE Meet Up: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/→ Investor Lab Meet Up: investorlab.com/events/ 🏠 Need Property Management?→ smipropertyowners.com 📚 Beginner looking for your first deal?→ vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page

🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. In this episode, the Junkies sit down with Justin Freishtat — a powerhouse operator, capital raiser, and entrepreneur who’s scaled multiple businesses and led high-growth investment strategies across industries. Justin shares how he built Heartland Foods to $87M in revenue before it was acquired by private equity in 2022, and how he now manages a diversified investment portfolio that includes multifamily, single-family, and pre-IPO private equity. The conversation dives deep into capital raising, leadership, investor relations, and the mindset it takes to thrive under pressure and keep scaling — no matter the market. If you’re serious about building something meaningful, this one is packed with insights from someone who’s actually doing it. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level. 🔗 Want to invest with the Deal Junkies or become an accredited investor partner?→ stackassetgroup.com/contact Looking to join the team?We’re hiring across multiple roles. Click here and find your way to the job opportunities section:→ www.stackassetgroup.com 📍 Come network with us in person:→ SRE Meet Up: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/→ Investor Lab Meet Up: investorlab.com/events/ 🏠 Need Property Management?→ smipropertyowners.com 📚 Beginner looking for your first deal?→ vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page

🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. The Junkies are back with Sean Williams for round two — but before they get into any real estate talk, they spend the first half of the episode talking about everyone’s favorite topic: Gabe. Since he’s not in the studio to shut it down, the guys take full advantage and go around sharing what they love most about Gabe — the kind of friend, leader, and investor he is inside and out. It's funny, honest, and borderline emotional (but in a very Junkie way). Then, in true Deal Junkies fashion, they end the episode with Trevor’s least favorite segment of all time — an economic update from Mike. Yes, charts may have been involved. It’s chaos, it’s love, it’s real estate… and it’s why you keep coming back. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level. 🔗 Want to invest with the Deal Junkies or become an accredited investor partner?→ stackassetgroup.com/contact 📍 Come network with us in person:→ SRE Meet Up: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/→ Investor Lab Meet Up: investorlab.com/events/ 🏠 Need Property Management?→ smipropertyowners.com 📚 Beginner looking for your first deal?→ vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page

🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. In this episode, the Junkies bring on their longtime friend, trusted lender, and maybe soon-to-be partner Sean Williams of Open Door Capital Partners. Sean shares how he first got into real estate, what led him into the world of hard money lending, and the biggest lessons he’s learned working with investors from every angle of the business. The guys also talk about what’s next — how Sean is scaling up, what deals he’s chasing now, and how the transition from lender to active partner is changing the game. This one’s full of insight for anyone looking to grow their capital, strengthen their network, and evolve their role in the real estate space. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! 🔗 Want to invest with the Deal Junkies or become an accredited investor partner?→ stackassetgroup.com/contact 📍 Come network with us in person:→ SRE Meet Up: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/→ Investor Lab Meet Up: investorlab.com/events/ 🏠 Need Property Management?→ smipropertyowners.com 📚 Beginner looking for your first deal?→ vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page

🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. This one’s a little bit of everything — classic Junkies chaos — but the heart of the episode is Dane’s talk at last night’s real estate meetup, where he broke down partnerships, joint ventures, and syndications in a way that actually makes sense. The guys use that as a jumping-off point to talk about something bigger: the value of being in the room. Because as much as books, podcasts, and courses can teach you — nothing will move your investing career forward faster than surrounding yourself with the people who are already doing it. This episode is your reminder that showing up, shaking hands, and getting in the mix is how deals get done — and how real estate careers are built. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level. 🔗 Want to invest with the Deal Junkies or become an accredited investor partner?→ stackassetgroup.com/contact 📍 Come network with us in person:→ SRE Meet Up: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/→ Investor Lab Meet Up: investorlab.com/events/ 🏠 Need Property Management?→ smipropertyowners.com 📚 Beginner looking for your first deal?→ vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page

🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. Real estate hasn’t been easy the past few years. The market shifted, interest rates climbed, and a lot of people tapped out. But some didn’t just survive — they grew. In this episode, the Junkies talk candidly about the tough stretch the market has gone through and how they were still able to scale while others hit pause. They unpack the mindset, moves, and strategies that helped them (and their partners) grow during one of the most challenging periods in real estate. This one is part reflection, part playbook — and all about what it really takes to grow when the market isn’t on your side. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level. 🔗 Want to invest with the Deal Junkies or become an accredited investor partner?→ stackassetgroup.com/contact 📍 Come network with us in person:→ SRE Meet Up: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/→ Investor Lab Meet Up: investorlab.com/events/ 🏠 Need Property Management?→ smipropertyowners.com 📚 Beginner looking for your first deal?→ vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page